A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4143129 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4145057 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 4142952 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9087 time: 2020-05-10 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a719b39c5fa069627639162de6ef1626f2b8c2749fbb5d97bc4d513396e7818Block Operator
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